5 Smoothies So Yummy, You’ll Think They’re Dessert!

What’s better than a tasty treat that satisfies your sweet tooth? How about one that is not just delicious, but also healthy! So Yummy has partnered with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® to bring you five dessert-inspired smoothie recipes. The drinks are equal parts refreshing, filling and decadent; however, the best part is the nutritional value that comes from each smoothie. Almond Breeze® contains 50 percent more calcium than dairy milk and is an excellent source of vitamins D and E.

All of the recipes highlight this delicious lactose-free and soy-free milk substitute. The unsweetened varieties of Almond Breeze® have 40 calories or less per cup and are also low on the glycemic index, making them an ideal choice for people who want to avoid sugar.

You’re going to love how rich the Good-for-You Tiramisu Smoothie tastes without the sugar overload that comes with eating the traditional Italian dessert. For the Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie, we used a fun hack to create the shortcake crumbles. We combined Blue Diamond Almond Protein Powder® with almond butter, agave and a pinch of salt for crumbles that add an incredible dessert-inspired element to your smoothie. You’ll truly feel like you’re indulging in a decadent after-dinner treat. Enjoy the bountiful benefits of Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® by breaking out the blender and making one of these So Yummy Smoothies!

Almond Butter & Jelly Smoothie 

Complexity: Easy 

Serves: 2 

Ingredients: 

For No-Cook Berry Jam

• ½ cup mashed mixed berries
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey (if desired)

For Smoothie

• 1 cup Original Almond Breeze
• 2 cups frozen banana
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 3 tbsp “No-Cook Berry Jam”

Directions: 

For No-Cook Berry Jam

1. Mash together mixed berries chia seeds, and honey. Let set in the fridge overnight. (For a finer texture, blend ingredients together before refrigeration.)

For the smoothie

1. Blend together Original Almond Breeze, frozen banana, and almond butter. Divide ½ of the mixture into desired glasses.
2. Blend 3 tbsp “No-Cook Berry Jam” into the remaining mixture until it turns light purple. Pour to top off glasses and top with almond butter and fresh berries, if desired.

“Good-for-You” Tiramisu Smoothie 

Complexity: Easy

Serves: 2 

Ingredients: 

For smoothie

• 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze
• 8 coffee ice cubes
• 1 cup frozen banana
• 1 scoop Blue Diamond Almond Protein Powder
• ¼ cup rolled oats

For toppings and drizzle

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 4 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons coconut cream

Directions:

1. Melt coconut oil and stir in 3 tablespoons of the dark cocoa powder until dissolved. Pour a spoonful of the chocolate “syrup” into the bottom of a glass. Flip onto a paper towel and let drip. Set aside.
2. Blend Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze, coffee ice cubes, frozen banana, Blue Diamond Almond Protein Powder, and rolled oats until smooth. Pour into glass.
3. Top with coconut cream and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with a spoon.

Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie 

Complexity: Easy 

Serves: 2 

Ingredients:

For the roasted strawberries

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar

For the shortcake crumbles 

• 1 scoop Blue Diamond Almond Protein Powder
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 tablespoon agave
• Pinch of salt

For the smoothie 

• 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze
• 2 cups roasted strawberries, frozen
• 5.3 ounces vanilla almond-based dairy-free yogurt
• 1 steamed beet
• 2 tablespoons shortcake crumbles

Directions:

For roasted strawberries

1. Place sliced strawberries on a sheet tray. Toss to coat with coconut sugar and roast for 40 min at 350 degrees F, until juicy and reduced in size.Transfer onto parchment and freeze until solid. Transfer to a storage bag once frozen, if desired.

For shortcake crumbles

1. Stir together Blue Diamond Almond Protein Powder, almond butter, agave, and salt until mixture clumps together, forming large chunks.

For the smoothie

1. Blend together Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze, frozen roasted strawberries, vanilla almond-based dairy-free yogurt, steamed beet, and shortcake crumbles until smooth.
2. If desired, top with coconut cream and additional shortcake crumbles.

Mint Chip Smoothie

Complexity: Easy

Serves: 2 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Original Almond Breeze
• 3 cubes frozen avocado
• 1 cup frozen banana
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• ¼ cup fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons spirulina
• 1 heaping tablespoon cacao nibs

Directions:

1. Blend together Original Almond Breeze, frozen avocado, frozen banana, spinach, mint, and spirulina. Once smooth, pulse to incorporate cacao nib pieces.
2. If desired, decorate the top of your smoothie with cacao nibs and fresh mint.

Carrot Cake Smoothie

Complexity: Easy 

Serves: 2

Ingredients: 

For honey roasted carrots

• 2 cups fresh carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the smoothie

• 1½ cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze
• 1 cup honey roasted carrots, frozen
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 date, pitted
• Pinch of salt (optional)

For the “frosting”

• 2 tablespoons coconut cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions: 

For honey roasted carrots

1. Place sliced carrots on a sheet tray. Toss to coat with olive oil, honey, and cinnamon and roast for 40 min at 350F, until tender and caramelized. Transfer onto parchment and freeze until solid. Transfer to a storage bag once frozen, if desired.

For smoothie

1. Blend together Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze, frozen honey roasted carrots, frozen pineapple, fresh ginger, a date, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

For the frosting

1. Stir together coconut cream and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Pipe onto smoothie and top with granola, if desired.